Description
Chicken Taco Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that warms the soul. This easy-to-make soup combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and zesty spices, perfect for cozy nights or gatherings. Enjoy a comforting bowl that evokes family memories and tantalizes your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can black beans
- 1 medium onion
- 2 bell peppers (any color)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Taco seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and bell peppers, rinsing the black beans, and cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken pieces and taco seasoning to the pot; stir well and cook until the chicken is lightly browned.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes (with juices), black beans, and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until flavors meld together and chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite garnishes like avocado slices or shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with additional veggies such as corn or zucchini for extra nutrition. Adjust taco seasoning based on your spice preference; add jalapeños for heat if desired. This soup tastes even better when made ahead; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.